line drawing techniques
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Crosshatching
Crosshatching uses layers of hatching placed at an angle.
Usually the 1st layer is vertical, the next horizontal and the next diagonal.
Contour Hatching
The direction of line helps suggest contours.
When crosshatched, they suggest cross-contours.
Hatching which follows a contour can also help to make objects appear more 3D.
Scumbling
Scumbling uses layers of small scribbled marks to build up value and texture.
Varying the direction adds more interest than a simple circular scribble.
Random Hatching
Random hatching uses layers of short, straight marks.
Various textures result depending on whether these short hatches are applied vertically, at right angles, following a contour or at random angles.
Stippling
Stippling uses tiny dots to create value.
The closer together the dots, the darker the tone
Stippling
Stippling uses tiny dots to create value.
The closer together the dots, the darker the tone.
StipplingStippling uses tiny dots to create value.
The closer together the dots, the darker the tone.
Larger dots create a denser tonal value more quickly but can look course.
Try to incorporate some of these techniques into your own work.
Consider shape, contour, texture and tone.